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Next Up with 99.9 The Fan
In Next Up, host Paul Ihander moves the Triangle sports day forward, providing insight to fans and listeners on the sports world’s biggest stories and trending topics through a personality-based and sound driven presentation. Next Up is a production of 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Carolina Panthers' season ends in thrilling Wild Card loss; Elite QBs shine in Wild Card weekend
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Panthers' 34-31 loss to the LA Rams in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs. Despite the loss, there are a lot…
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Carolina Panthers should make early statement against Rams; Previewing a busy Saturday in hoops
Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Panthers' Wild Card home game against the LA Rams, giving their keys to Carolina proving it belongs and keeping…
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Andersen picks up much-needed win for Carolina Hurricanes; Miami will play for the national title
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' third straight win, a 5-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in which Freddie Andersen picked up his first…
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UNC encouraging QB competition in 2026; Ole Miss faces Miami in CFP semifinal
Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Tommy Ashley, host and editor for Inside Carolina, to break down the latest updates on UNC's football roster in the…
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Do any Carolina Panthers have the clutch gene? Carolina Hurricanes host ice-cold Ducks
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' mindset heading into their Wild Card playoff matchup with the Los Angeles Rams, and whether they have…
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Darrion Williams re-emerges for NC State; Ravens fire John Harbaugh
Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 24/7, to break down the latest on all things NC State on a Wolfpack Wednesday. Also, they…
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Seth Jarvis returns as Carolina Hurricanes surge past Stars; Carolina Panthers getting reinforcements up front?
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars- Seth Jarvis returned to the lineup and scored, and Canes fans got…
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Mikko Rantanen returns to face Carolina Hurricanes tonight; NC State must stack ACC wins now
Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' matchup with the Dallas Stars, which includes Mikko Rantanen's return to Raleigh. How will each team…
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Carolina Panthers have nothing to lose in playoffs; Transfer portal continues to churn
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers, and their preparation for the team's first playoff game in eight seasons. Will Carolina come out with…
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Luke Hughes helps Carolina Hurricanes snap three-game skid; Transfer portal is open in college football
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 3-1 road win over the New Jersey Devils, snapping a three-game losing skid. Also, they go over the…
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The Carolina Panthers are in the NFL Playoffs
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers qualifying for their first playoff berth in eight seasons, by way of the Falcons defeating the Saints in…
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Will CJ Bailey return to NC State in 2026?
Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 24/7, to catch up on NC State football's transfer portal situation, as well as the…
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Defensive woes continue for Carolina Hurricanes; Can the Carolina Panthers rise to the playoff occasion?
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap another game of defensive issues for the Carolina Hurricanes, resulting in a 7-5 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. Also, they…
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Atlanta gives the Carolina Panthers a holiday gift; Is the ACC back?
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists, including Torry Holt and Luke Kuechly, before diving into the Carolina Panthers…
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Battered Carolina Hurricanes defeat Rangers in OT; Tiger Woods turns 50
To kick off the final show of 2025, Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the injured Carolina Hurricanes' 3-2 overtime win over the New York Rangers. Also, they…
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Carolina Hurricanes drop the puck on five games in seven nights tonight
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' upcoming matchup with the New York Rangers, one of the best road teams in the NHL, as part of a…
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Carolina Panthers' loss sets up decisive week 18 showdown; ACC treading water in bowl season
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Panthers' week 17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, in which the offense was stymied and execution errors cost Carolina…
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Which Carolina Panthers team will we see on Sunday?
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' upcoming matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers- which Panthers team will we see on Sunday? The one that…
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NC State faces Memphis in the Gasparilla Bowl; Carolina Hurricanes take win streak to the Sunshine State
Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview a day full of college football action, including NC State facing Memphis in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl, and…
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Coaching Carolina: The Belichick Way premieres tonight; Paul McNeil Jr. goes nuclear
Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Brian Murphy, WRAL investigative reporter, to preview the release of "Coaching Carolina: The Belichick Way." The…
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Will Wade is not running a daycare; Carolina Hurricanes extend win streak to five straight
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss Will Wade's strong comments after NC State basketball's 107-72 win over Texas Southern. Wade says his team is a bit too casual…
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Memphis awaits NC State in the Gasparilla Bowl; TCU women's basketball matches history
Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Pride, to break down all things NC State on a Wolfpack Wednesday, including an upcoming bowl…
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Carolina Hurricanes embark on three-game roadie; Duke and UNC pull away against scrappy opponents
Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes opening up a three-game road trip against the Nashville Predators, which includes a discussion about…
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Coaching carousel and transfer portal hit ECU football; Nikola Jokic wishes everyone a Merry Jokmas
Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Phillip Pilkington, ECU radio host, to discuss all the departures from Pirate football as the transfer portal and coaching…
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Is this Carolina Panthers season already a success? Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel are Batman and Superman
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' season, sitting at 7-7 with three games to go on the schedule. Depending on your perspective, is this…
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The Carolina Panthers are in sole possession of first place in the NFC South
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers moving into sole possession of first place in the NFC South after Atlanta's win over Tampa Bay on…
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Brandon Bussi makes history in Carolina Hurricanes' win; UNC football fires Freddie Kitchens
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 3-2 shootout win over the Washington Capitals, in which Brandon Bussi became the first goaltender in…
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Thursday Night Football has big implications for the Carolina Panthers
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' standing in the NFC South with four weeks to go in the regular season, with the result of tonight's…
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Crucial road stretch looms for the Carolina Hurricanes; NC State basketball ratchets up the defense
Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' road matchup with the division-leading Washington Capitals, which is the first game in an important…
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Catching up with NC State on a Wolfpack Wednesday; BYU mounts a huge comeback over Clemson
Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Pride, to catch up on all things NC State athletics on a Wolfpack Wednesday. Football is heading…
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Brandon Bussi could be the #1 goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes; Philip Rivers returns to the Colts
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 4-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets to close a seven-game homestand. With nine wins in his first ten…
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Big divisional stretch upcoming for the Carolina Hurricanes; Sulley and the Chargers beat Mike Wazowski and the Eagles
Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview a crucial stretch of divisional matchups for the Carolina Hurricanes, starting with tonight's game against the Columbus Blue…
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Nobody feels sorry for Notre Dame; Carolina Panthers no longer just happy to be here
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss Notre Dame's decision to forgo a bowl game after missing the College Football Playoff, ahead of an upcoming press conference…
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Carolina Panthers win the bye week; Duke football wins the ACC title
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' standing in the playoff picture after the Saints did them a big favor over the bye week. Also, Luke…
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Bowl season is upon us in college football; Carolina Hurricanes struggling to find consistency
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the weekend that was in college football, with Duke winning the ACC Championship over Virginia, Miami getting the final CFP bid…
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Huge Saturday looms for Duke athletics; Aiden Smalls goes off for Clayton
Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview two big matchups for Duke athletics: basketball going on the road to take on Michigan State, and football facing Virginia in…
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200-foot struggle for the Carolina Hurricanes in loss to Toronto; Lions defeat Cowboys on TNF
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 5-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, in which the Canes struggled to generate offense, and Frederik…
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Tons of soccer upcoming in the Triangle; Luke Kornet seals the win with clutch block
Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Katherine Eberhardt, NCFC Youth Chief Marketing and Development officer, to discuss upcoming showcases in Triangle youth…
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Winners and losers from a Wednesday night; Carolina Hurricanes finally back in action tonight
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the winners and losers from a busy Wednesday in the sports world, which included big recruiting signings in college football…
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Amid a wild coaching carousel, Dave Doeren will return for NC State football in 2026
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss NC State football retaining Dave Doeren as their head coach for a 14th season- will the Wolfpack be able to break through in…
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A weekend of football surprises in North Carolina; Did the Carolina Hurricanes find their goalie in Brandon Bussi?
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap a weekend of surprises, including the Carolina Panthers defeating the Los Angeles Rams, and Duke going to the ACC Championship…
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Dave Canales needs to commit to an offensive identity for the Carolina Panthers
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers, devastated by injuries and coming off of a loss on Monday Night Football, and the daunting task ahead…
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UNC and NC State hoops pick up double-digit wins; Any cause for concern with Rod Brind'Amour and Alexander Nikishin?
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap a pair of wins for UNC and NC State basketball, and look ahead to both the Tar Heels and Wolfpack's remaining games in their…
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ACC limping to the finish of the college football season; Logan Cooley scores four
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the state of ACC football heading into rivalry week- could the situation be worse for the conference in terms of the College…
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Monday Night Lights too bright for Carolina Panthers; NC State basketball suffers first loss under Will Wade
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Panthers' 20-9 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in primetime; in what was the highest-stakes game for Carolina in a…
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Biggest game in years on the line tonight for the Carolina Panthers; Todd Pelino's fake field goal lifts Duke over UNC
Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the most high-stakes game the Carolina Panthers have played in years: a Monday Night Football matchup with the 49ers, where a…
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NC State and Duke secure bowl eligibility; Carolina Hurricanes battle illness in loss to Buffalo
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the weekend that was in Triangle college football, with NC State securing a bowl berth with a home win over FSU on Friday, and…
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Carolina Hurricanes head to the True North; Alex Ovechkin scores his 33rd career hat trick
Paul Ihander & Max Goren look ahead to the Carolina Hurricanes taking on the Winnipeg Jets, including a discussion about Jackson Blake's potential on the…
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Bowl eligibility on the line for Triangle college football teams; LaMelo Ball potentially wants out of Charlotte
Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the weekend ahead in Triangle college football: NC State hosting Florida State under the lights on Friday night, and Duke…
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It's Hail Mary time for UNC football while hoops prepares for Feast Week
Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina to discuss the latest on UNC football and basketball- Belichick faces another tough…
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Jackson Blake leads unsuccessful comeback for Carolina Hurricanes; Discussing Xavier Legette's up-and-down season
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 4-3 shootout loss to the Minnesota Wild, in which the Canes battled back from a two-goal deficit but…
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NC State football going international in 2026; Hat tricks aplenty in the NHL last night
Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith of Pack Pride for a Wolfpack Wednesday, discussing all things NC State, including Cory's report that the Pack…
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UNC and Duke basketball both improve to 5-0; Will Jalen Chatfield return for the Hurricanes tonight?
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap wins on the hardwood for UNC (over Navy in Chapel Hill) and Duke (over Kansas at the Champions Classic) that saw each team…
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A Carolina Panthers playoff discussion many years in the making; Tre Holloman clutches up against VCU
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' playoff chances, sitting at 6-5 with the toughest remaining schedule in the NFL. It may be a daunting…
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Depth leads the way for Carolina Hurricanes in win over Boston; NC State hoops defeats VCU in first test of 2025
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 3-1 near-shutout win over the Boston Bruins, in which the Canes' exceptional depth led the way. Also…
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Triangle college football teams went winless this week; Bryce Young pulls us all back in
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap a rough weekend in Triangle college football- Duke lost to Virginia, UNC lost at Wake Forest, and NC State was blown out at…
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Carolina Panthers complete season sweep of Atlanta; Carolina Hurricanes embark on four-game road trip
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Panthers' 30-27 overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons- after a historic performance by Bryce Young, what is the…
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Rock fight expected between UNC and Wake Forest football; TreVeyon Henderson breaks out on TNF
Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina to preview the weekend ahead for both UNC football, which faces Wake Forest in…
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Chance for an Atlanta sweep for the Carolina Panthers; Canadian back-to-back looms for the Carolina Hurricanes
Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the weekend ahead for the Carolina Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes; the Panthers have a chance to sweep their division rivals…
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NC State basketball hosting UNC-G tonight; Are the vibes off in the Carolina Panthers' locker room?
Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Pride, for a Wolfpack Wednesday to discuss everything from NC State football and basketball…